U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics U.S. Bureau of Labor StatisticsWeigh, measure, and check materials, supplies, and equipment for the purpose of keeping relevant records. Duties are primarily clerical by nature. Includes workers who collect and keep record of samples of products or materials. Excludes "Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers" (51-9061).
Employment estimate and mean wage estimates for this occupation:
| Employment (1) | Employment RSE (3) |
Mean hourly wage |
Mean annual wage (2) |
Wage RSE (3) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 66,480 | 1.8 % | $13.94 | $28,990 | 0.5 % |
Percentile wage estimates for this occupation:
| Percentile | 10% | 25% | 50% (Median) |
75% | 90% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hourly Wage | $8.85 | $10.42 | $13.06 | $16.57 | $20.54 |
| Annual Wage (2) | $18,410 | $21,680 | $27,170 | $34,460 | $42,720 |
Industries with the highest published employment and wages for this occupation are provided. For a list of all industries with employment in this occupation, see the Create Customized Tables function.
Industries with the highest levels of employment in this occupation:
| Industry | Employment (1) | Percent of industry employment | Hourly mean wage | Annual mean wage (2) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Other Support Services | 11,130 | 4.04 | $11.81 | $24,560 |
| Warehousing and Storage | 4,580 | 0.72 | $15.03 | $31,250 |
| Grocery Stores | 4,020 | 0.16 | $12.88 | $26,790 |
| Animal Slaughtering and Processing | 2,740 | 0.56 | $11.75 | $24,450 |
| Grocery and Related Product Merchant Wholesalers | 2,680 | 0.38 | $15.14 | $31,480 |
Industries with the highest concentration of employment in this occupation:
| Industry | Employment (1) | Percent of industry employment | Hourly mean wage | Annual mean wage (2) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Other Support Services | 11,130 | 4.04 | $11.81 | $24,560 |
| Waste Treatment and Disposal | 1,390 | 1.46 | $14.26 | $29,650 |
| Nonmetallic Mineral Mining and Quarrying | 1,210 | 1.33 | $14.91 | $31,010 |
| Miscellaneous Durable Goods Merchant Wholesalers | 2,100 | 0.77 | $13.55 | $28,190 |
| Support Activities for Animal Production | 210 | 0.77 | $13.19 | $27,430 |
Top paying industries for this occupation:
| Industry | Employment (1) | Percent of industry employment | Hourly mean wage | Annual mean wage (2) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Natural Gas Distribution | 80 | 0.08 | $24.08 | $50,080 |
| Oil and Gas Extraction | 60 | 0.04 | $21.61 | $44,940 |
| Aerospace Product and Parts Manufacturing | 190 | 0.04 | $21.20 | $44,110 |
| Wired Telecommunications Carriers | 230 | 0.04 | $20.17 | $41,940 |
| Pharmaceutical and Medicine Manufacturing | 700 | 0.25 | $20.03 | $41,670 |
States and areas with the highest published employment, location quotients, and wages for this occupation are provided. For a list of all areas with employment in this occupation, see the Create Customized Tables function.
States with the highest employment level in this occupation:
| State | Employment (1) | Employment per thousand jobs | Location quotient (9) | Hourly mean wage | Annual mean wage (2) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| California | 12,670 | 0.91 | 1.73 | $13.35 | $27,770 |
| Texas | 5,540 | 0.55 | 1.05 | $13.19 | $27,430 |
| Florida | 5,310 | 0.75 | 1.43 | $12.81 | $26,640 |
| North Carolina | 2,360 | 0.63 | 1.20 | $12.96 | $26,950 |
| Pennsylvania | 2,180 | 0.40 | 0.76 | $15.28 | $31,780 |
States with the highest concentration of jobs and location quotients in this occupation:
| State | Employment (1) | Employment per thousand jobs | Location quotient (9) | Hourly mean wage | Annual mean wage (2) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Arkansas | 1,440 | 1.27 | 2.43 | $11.82 | $24,590 |
| California | 12,670 | 0.91 | 1.73 | $13.35 | $27,770 |
| West Virginia | 530 | 0.77 | 1.47 | $17.56 | $36,520 |
| Maine | 440 | 0.76 | 1.45 | $11.75 | $24,440 |
| Florida | 5,310 | 0.75 | 1.43 | $12.81 | $26,640 |
Top paying States for this occupation:
| State | Employment (1) | Employment per thousand jobs | Location quotient (9) | Hourly mean wage | Annual mean wage (2) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Massachusetts | 1,080 | 0.35 | 0.66 | $18.89 | $39,300 |
| West Virginia | 530 | 0.77 | 1.47 | $17.56 | $36,520 |
| Wyoming | 70 | 0.25 | 0.48 | $16.33 | $33,970 |
| New Jersey | 2,180 | 0.58 | 1.11 | $16.30 | $33,910 |
| Vermont | 180 | 0.61 | 1.17 | $15.78 | $32,810 |
Metropolitan areas with the highest employment level in this occupation:
| Metropolitan area | Employment (1) | Employment per thousand jobs | Location quotient (9) | Hourly mean wage | Annual mean wage (2) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Los Angeles-Long Beach-Glendale, CA Metropolitan Division | 3,920 | 1.03 | 1.96 | $12.86 | $26,750 |
| New York-White Plains-Wayne, NY-NJ Metropolitan Division | 1,310 | 0.26 | 0.51 | $13.93 | $28,970 |
| Riverside-San Bernardino-Ontario, CA | 1,210 | 1.06 | 2.03 | $13.56 | $28,190 |
| Houston-Sugar Land-Baytown, TX | 1,160 | 0.46 | 0.88 | $12.93 | $26,890 |
| Dallas-Plano-Irving, TX Metropolitan Division | 1,150 | 0.58 | 1.10 | $14.75 | $30,690 |
| Phoenix-Mesa-Scottsdale, AZ | 1,030 | 0.61 | 1.17 | $15.19 | $31,590 |
| Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Marietta, GA | 980 | 0.45 | 0.86 | $14.50 | $30,170 |
| Sacramento--Arden-Arcade--Roseville, CA | 980 | 1.19 | 2.28 | $12.70 | $26,420 |
| Chicago-Naperville-Joliet, IL Metropolitan Division | 930 | 0.26 | 0.50 | $15.78 | $32,820 |
| Santa Ana-Anaheim-Irvine, CA Metropolitan Division | 900 | 0.65 | 1.25 | $14.90 | $30,990 |
Metropolitan areas with the highest concentration of jobs and location quotients in this occupation:
| Metropolitan area | Employment (1) | Employment per thousand jobs | Location quotient (9) | Hourly mean wage | Annual mean wage (2) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vallejo-Fairfield, CA | 340 | 2.87 | 5.48 | $11.41 | $23,730 |
| El Centro, CA | 140 | 2.69 | 5.15 | $11.31 | $23,520 |
| Modesto, CA | 310 | 2.05 | 3.91 | $11.15 | $23,190 |
| Fort Smith, AR-OK | 210 | 1.82 | 3.47 | $11.14 | $23,170 |
| Omaha-Council Bluffs, NE-IA | 800 | 1.81 | 3.46 | $13.91 | $28,920 |
| Gainesville, GA | 120 | 1.74 | 3.33 | $11.42 | $23,760 |
| Fayetteville-Springdale-Rogers, AR-MO | 310 | 1.60 | 3.06 | $11.75 | $24,440 |
| Rocky Mount, NC | 90 | 1.57 | 2.99 | $8.90 | $18,510 |
| Visalia-Porterville, CA | 180 | 1.39 | 2.66 | $10.94 | $22,750 |
| Dalton, GA | 90 | 1.38 | 2.64 | $13.66 | $28,420 |